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GWL 862S

1977 Ford Cortina

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,355 mi
Last recorded20,355 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Ford Cortina44,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWL 862S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,355 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,300 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 19,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,579 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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GWL 862S is a 1977 Ford Cortina in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,268 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GWL 862S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 49 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWL 862S registered?

GWL 862S is a 1977 Ford Cortina, first registered on 19 December 1977.

Is GWL 862S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWL 862S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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